The North Little Rock Police Department
Junior Crime Stopperís Program is a voluntary club based at the middle and high
school levels. Club members elect officers, do fund raisers, hear speakers and
meet monthly for thirty minutes per month. This program also offers monetary
rewards for students providing specific information on weapons and narcotics
brought onto the school campus. This method has almost totally eliminated guns
and narcotics throughout the school system.

2. When was the program created and
why?

The Junior Crime Stopperís Program was
started in 1993 in conjunction with the NLRPD School Resource Officer Program to
promote positive interaction between middle and high school students, the police
and members of the community.

3. How do measure the programís
effectiveness?

The programís effectiveness has been
measured through student response.

4. How is the program financed?

The Junior Crime Stopperís Program has
been financed through students involved in fund raising and contributions by
businesses.

5. How is the community involved in the
program, if at all? How has the community responded to the program?

The community becomes involved in
Junior Crime Stoppers when different business people speak to the group about
their respective jobs or organizations. The Junior Crime Stopperís Club also
sponsors holiday food drives and dances for all middle and high school students
whether club members or not. The response from the community and students has
been very positive.